Is 37 to old to have a baby?

United States
December 10, 2006 7:26pm CST
Wondering if I am too old to have a child naturally. I am 37 in good health, except for headaches which are controlled with medicine. What do you think? How old were you when you had kids? In Hollywood actress still are having kids in their 40's.
8 responses
• India
11 Dec 06
u r never too old to have kids.till ur menopause u can have kids.my aunt had her first kid when she was 42.it was a cesarian but the baby is perfectly normal and is very healthy.she is given them new life.so it never too late.if u r not able to urself then there are lots of new methods-where in with little help from doctor u can have baby naturaaly.
• Philippines
11 Dec 06
Well you're not that old. Though I would advice you that you talk to your OB/Gyne regarding your medications for your headache because some medications will harm the growing fetus. Other than that, go for it. Have a healthy baby.
@lalav1 (1052)
• United States
11 Dec 06
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I do not think it's too old, but if you really want to do it, I wouldn't wait much longer since fertility does decrease as we get older. If you are happy in your marraige and your husband also wants a child, I say go for it. I never was able to have kids, but if I'd been able to, I would have had at least one. I think it's a natural thing for most women to want children at some point in time. You probably should talk to your doctor about the effect your headache medication would have on your baby. I say go for it.
@dalilac1 (862)
• United States
11 Dec 06
I think it would be fine for you to have a baby at 37, I had my last son at the age of 38 and he is perfectly healthy:), yet I was a smoker.
@ghazal2k5 (920)
• India
11 Dec 06
that's depend on your thinking what age you think is perfect to have a baby.
@BunGirl (2638)
• United States
11 Dec 06
I don't think it would be too old, but of course the best way to tell would be to talk to your doctor or an OB/GYN.
@leilani47 (780)
• United States
11 Dec 06
Nowadays, it seems like people are waiting until their older to have children. I think you should ask your doctor before going forward, he would know best if it would be a good idea. 37 is not old! :o)
@nettmu (396)
• Philippines
11 Dec 06
35 is the cut-off and 40 is too old. high risk for down's syndrome..